This is an antique Fishing/Casting reel from Julius Vom Hofe
Showing Patent dates "Nov. 17. 85, Oct. 8 1889" also shown but faint is "Von Lengerke & Detmold, New York"
Some history about this reel
Julius vom Hofe, New York, NY
The Julius vom Hofe Company was established in 1857. That was 10 years before his brother Edward established his business. He received several patents and became one of the most prolific reel makers. The first Julius vom Hofe patent was on November 26, 1867. It was for the bridge over the drive gear inside the reel. His next patent was for the reel end plates being made of hard rubber with metal protective bands. This patent was granted on November 17, 1885. The other common patent date seen on his reels is October 8, 1889. This was for a rear spool bearing steel pivot and washer. Julius was one of the most prolific reel designers with 9 patents granted to him. One of his most important patents was granted on March 21, 1911 for the B-Ocean star drag. His last patent was granted on May 20, 1924 for a reduced cost reel.
His models range from the highest quality solid nickel silver (German silver) reels to less expensive nickel plated brass and hard rubber reels. All of his reels are sought by collectors. His earliest pre-patent date reels were the ball handle style and had a distinctive clover leaf logo stamped in the reel's head plate. Julius vom Hofe made reels for a number of Sporting Goods dealers and marked them with his name and that of the company. This included companies like Thos. J. Conroy in NY, Abbey & Imbrie in NY and von Lengerke & Detmold in NY. All of the reels pictured below are nickel silver or nickel silver and hard rubber.
This is a very rare collectible and hard to find, if you can find one
This is marked on the bottom of the piece that attaches to the rod/pole "3 1/2"
This measures: 2 1/4" in diameter across the rubber face of the reel & 1 7/8" wide
The button still works and the reel goes from silent to clicking when letting out the line and when reeling it back in
This still has some fishing line in it. One of the cross supports has broken off but this only adds to the character of this great American piece of fishing history/artifact that's over 124 years old, From approximately 20 years after the Civil War!
Makes a great addition to any fishing or Reel collection
Thanks for looking & Good luck winning
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